Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a wise old rabbit named Bunty. He was known for his wisdom and kindness towards others. One day, Bunty noticed that the entire village was facing a terrible problem. All the animals were fighting with one another, and peace and harmony seemed impossible. Seeing this, Bunty thought of a brilliant plan. He decided to share a story from Panchatantra, an ancient collection of animal fables, which taught important lessons about life. And so, the next day, Bunty gathered all the animals around him under a big banyan tree.

As they all settled down, Bunty began, "Once upon a time, in the enchanting jungle of Panchavati, there lived four close friends - a lion named Raja, a deer named Chitra, a tortoise named Kalia, and a crow called Mani. They all lived happily together, caring for and helping each other in difficult times." "Life was pleasant, until one day, a severe drought struck the jungle. Water was scarce, and all the animals were desperate to find food and drink. Now, in such times, true friends stick together and help each other. But, unfortunately, this is not the path our friends chose."

Bunty continued, "As the scarcity grew, Raja, being the king and possessing great strength, became more aggressive and demanding. He ordered his other friends to find him food and water, without considering their needs or struggles. Fearful of Raja's wrath, Chitra, Kalia, and Mani obeyed without question. They would sneak into human farms and steal their crops and water unnoticed." "The situation worsened, and their actions began affecting the human villagers. They grew furious and started setting traps for the animals, wanting to protect their farms. One day, they captured Chitra in a snare. Chitra managed to escape but was left severely injured."

"Now, this is where the story truly begins," Bunty explained. "Chitra realized that he had been doing the wrong thing by stealing from others. He decided it was time to change, even if it meant facing difficulties." "So, Chitra bravely went to Raja and expressed his concerns. He told him how their actions were endangering everyone in the jungle, including themselves. Raja, though initially angry, slowly understood the truth in Chitra's words."

"Realizing his mistake, Raja decided to confront the human villagers and apologize for their actions. He assured the villagers that they would no longer cause any harm. Over time, the villagers' anger softened, and they began to trust Raja and his friends." "As a token of their friendship, the villagers dug wells and canals in the jungle, bringing water and peace to all the animals, even during the severe drought. Raja, Chitra, Kalia, and Mani learned that doing the right thing, even if it's hard, brings happiness, trust, and peace to everyone."

The animals in the village listened to the story with wide eyes and open hearts. They realized that they had been making the same mistakes as the animals in the Panchatantra tale. Inspired by the story, they understood the importance of doing the right thing, no matter how challenging it may be. From that day forward, all the animals in the village, led by wise old Bunty, worked together to bring peace, harmony, and love back into their lives. And they all lived happily ever after, cherishing the valuable lesson they had learned – the importance of doing the right things, even if it is the hard thing to do.